56--SUPPLY - COARSE-GRAINED SAND MATERIALS FOR FWS EDWIN B FORSYTHE NWR.

This solicitation, identified by number 140FS326Q0149, is a request for quotes for the procurement of coarse-grained sand materials for the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Issued by the Department of the Interior through the FWS Sat Team 3, the procurement is designated as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation was posted on August 20, 2026, with a response deadline of August 26, 2026. While the specific contract value and exact delivery site within the refuge are not disclosed, the primary contracting office is located in Falls Church, Virginia. The award will be conducted using a trade-off process under FAR 15.101-1, where the government evaluates proposals based on price, best value, acceptable specifications, and past performance. Evaluation factors include the offeror's ability to meet requirements and their performance history recorded in CPARS or FAPIS. The contract is subject to extensive federal regulations, including strict compliance with labor standards such as the Service Contract Labor Standards and Executive Orders regarding minimum wages and paid sick leave. Additionally, the contract incorporates rigorous security and ethics provisions, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and ByteDance-covered applications, requirements for contractor business ethics, and whistleblower protections. All invoicing must be handled electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).